If I could repost a video on youtube I would. This video is excellent. I can't tell you how many times I've messed up putting my bike on the sleds. Hell I messed it up last weekend. The whole video reminded me of the first time I went to Bryce and was scared out of anything that wasn't sundowner. Great stuff.
I totally agree, Bryce is a great beginner friendly bike park (it was my first too). Kudos to Hope and Bree, they were killing it! Great coaching and video Zane.
Bike parks can be intimidating in many ways, one of those intimidation factors is more experienced riders. Whether it’s in your head or people actually say/do something, you can feel sorta out of place at times. Awesome to see videos like this.
I totally agree. While many of us don't speak on it. There's definitely a "park culture" with the experienced riders and I don't think any new rider should shy away due to that. They're just stoked on the riding season and have committed harder to it. It is pretty awesome to just sit back and watch how good some riders are sometimes!
I took my wife and 8 yr old daughter there for the first time on Father's Day. They had never ridden a bike park before and definitely have never been doing jumps. We started off riding Sundowner 3 times straight before my wife and I got bored. So, I checked out Brew Thru and Old Fashioned solo before taking them down in tow. The second half of the day, my girls were riding Old Fashioned (slow'ish pace) and Brew Thru (avoiding the wooden drop and the steep switchbacks). It was a great time!
Heading out to Bryce on Wednesday as part of five day full send “weekend” that includes Cacapon and The Shed. I’ll definitely be giving this vid a rewatch!
A lot of bike parks have beginner trails and entry level features to build up to. Highland Bike Park has a great intermediate trail called Cat's Paw that has medium sized trail features, with go arounds on all of them. Don't be intimidated by all the videos and try a bike park near you. They are so fun and you'll be hooked.
Cat's Paw is legendary, and one of the best intermediate trails on the East Coast (along with Blue Magic, Jump Start and Gronk). I forget the name, but Thunder has my favorite green trail. It's fun no matter your skill level, and you don't even need to brake. Takes about 15 minutes for a beginner, and if they don't like that trail, they won't like anything. Highland opens 4-28 btw ... Already super excited!
This was great for me ...nice video...just got into MTB last fall riding my hardtail....so i just upgraded to the Salsa Brickthorn ... and can't wait for opening day 2024..it's all about fun...see you out there
Nice vid I'm a new rider having done more gravel and asphalt with some light trail. I'm going to spend a long weekend in the area ant hit up Bryce and Massanutten. These video's are great for previewing the trails.
Point is to be able to do this on an XC bike(X-caliber) without going over the handlebars and get skills before moving onto more difficult trails. I have been watching multiple video's like this on both parks. @@splooshmtb
Been trying to get my friend (who lives in MD) to go. He won't admit it, but I think he's probably scared, which is obviously understandable ... This was really helpful though, and hopefully convinces him to finally go. Great video, opening day is May 5th!!
Have you been to Snowshoe? They're supposed to have a much larger selection of trails and greens that transition a little less aggressive to blue. It's a hike from NOVA, so haven't been yet.
@@splooshmtb if you’re up in Michigan without beginners try Boyne Highlands, it’s more legit. Boyne Mountain has a couple black diamonds, but I’d consider them more blue.
If I could repost a video on youtube I would. This video is excellent. I can't tell you how many times I've messed up putting my bike on the sleds. Hell I messed it up last weekend. The whole video reminded me of the first time I went to Bryce and was scared out of anything that wasn't sundowner. Great stuff.
Agreed! Those loading sleds are awkward, especially if you miss completely.
Man Josh, that means a lot. Thanks homie. And yeah, I got my leg caught under the lift one time and def learned from that one haha
I totally agree, Bryce is a great beginner friendly bike park (it was my first too). Kudos to Hope and Bree, they were killing it! Great coaching and video Zane.
Thank you Sage! I agree, they totally crushed it. I was a brake-happy mess my first time, but my first time was also Keystone in CO haha.
Thank you! ☺️ Looking forwarded to these lines again next time!
Nice Video dude! Great job to Hope and Bree!
Thanks Ben! Now time to start working on the OTHER Bryce video, I get to re-live your hype again!
Bike parks can be intimidating in many ways, one of those intimidation factors is more experienced riders. Whether it’s in your head or people actually say/do something, you can feel sorta out of place at times. Awesome to see videos like this.
I totally agree. While many of us don't speak on it. There's definitely a "park culture" with the experienced riders and I don't think any new rider should shy away due to that. They're just stoked on the riding season and have committed harder to it. It is pretty awesome to just sit back and watch how good some riders are sometimes!
I took my wife and 8 yr old daughter there for the first time on Father's Day. They had never ridden a bike park before and definitely have never been doing jumps. We started off riding Sundowner 3 times straight before my wife and I got bored. So, I checked out Brew Thru and Old Fashioned solo before taking them down in tow. The second half of the day, my girls were riding Old Fashioned (slow'ish pace) and Brew Thru (avoiding the wooden drop and the steep switchbacks). It was a great time!
Heck yeah man sounds like they progressed very quickly!
Thank you for posting this, heading to Bryce tomorrow with my son, we are both first timers at Bryce. Super helpful!
Love to hear it man! If you remember, come back and let me know how it went! Also it's awesome that you shred with your son, love to see that!
Heading out to Bryce on Wednesday as part of five day full send “weekend” that includes Cacapon and The Shed. I’ll definitely be giving this vid a rewatch!
Enjoy dude! All 3 amazing riding spots, I'm jealous!
A lot of bike parks have beginner trails and entry level features to build up to. Highland Bike Park has a great intermediate trail called Cat's Paw that has medium sized trail features, with go arounds on all of them. Don't be intimidated by all the videos and try a bike park near you. They are so fun and you'll be hooked.
Couldn't agree more! Just get after it!
Cat's Paw is legendary, and one of the best intermediate trails on the East Coast (along with Blue Magic, Jump Start and Gronk). I forget the name, but Thunder has my favorite green trail. It's fun no matter your skill level, and you don't even need to brake. Takes about 15 minutes for a beginner, and if they don't like that trail, they won't like anything.
Highland opens 4-28 btw ... Already super excited!
Love this video! Hope and Bree rocked it!!
Heck yeah, thanks Michelle. They're even more stoked for this season!
This was great for me ...nice video...just got into MTB last fall riding my hardtail....so i just upgraded to the Salsa Brickthorn ... and can't wait for opening day 2024..it's all about fun...see you out there
That's awesome Chuck, hope to see you out there and glad you enjoyed the video!
As far as someone older and getting into mtnbiking awesome footage...video! 🤙🏼
Thank you! No matter age or background, it'll be the best hobby you ever pick up!
@@splooshmtb I believe so...used to race dirt bikes...this should get me back in shape too! 🤙🏼
@@MtnBikingInVA I find that people that come from riding Moto are often the fastest and most skilled once they get comfy on an MTB! Get after it🤙🏽
@splooshmtb yeah that's what I'm hoping for 🤙🏼
What a wholesome video 🕺🏽
Whole 🤝🏽 some
Nice vid I'm a new rider having done more gravel and asphalt with some light trail. I'm going to spend a long weekend in the area ant hit up Bryce and Massanutten. These video's are great for previewing the trails.
Thank you! Bryce is gonna be an awesome time, as for Mass I haven't been yet but if you like going downhill you're gonna love riding park!
Point is to be able to do this on an XC bike(X-caliber) without going over the handlebars and get skills before moving onto more difficult trails. I have been watching multiple video's like this on both parks. @@splooshmtb
@@virginiascurti5036 Xcal can totally handle the greens and blues at Bryce!
The bikeparks are for that very purpose, to train skills at various levels.
Congratulations, nice video.
Thank you Miguel, I totally agree!
@@splooshmtb 👊
Cheers from Portugal.
Been trying to get my friend (who lives in MD) to go. He won't admit it, but I think he's probably scared, which is obviously understandable ... This was really helpful though, and hopefully convinces him to finally go.
Great video, opening day is May 5th!!
Thank you man, yes absolutely send this to him, no matter your skill level, Bryce is for anyone that wants to have fun!
Have you been to Snowshoe? They're supposed to have a much larger selection of trails and greens that transition a little less aggressive to blue. It's a hike from NOVA, so haven't been yet.
I have not! It's high on my list this season but it's quite far out for me so I'm waiting on that for sure
Going there in September, can’t wait. Try Boyne Mountain in Michigan, very beginner friendly.
Love to hear it man! You're gonna love it! I'll keep that in mind if I'm ever up north with some beginners for sure, enjoy my man!
@@splooshmtb if you’re up in Michigan without beginners try Boyne Highlands, it’s more legit. Boyne Mountain has a couple black diamonds, but I’d consider them more blue.
@@chadkimmel8957 sick, love some good local input, thanks man. Feel free to check out my more advanced Bryce videos if you'd like as well!
Cool vid ;)
Nice video brother
Thank you Jesse! You heading to bryce with the MMB guys on Saturday? I might be in.
bryce was my first park, unfortunately i crashed pretty bad but it was still a blast
@LeviHofman crashes happen, unfortunately, hope you're in the clear now! Bryce is still a blast!
10:21 - that's what she said!
Sir this is a Wendy's
Can I do a hard tail on these green trails?
Great question! Yes absolutely you can take a hardtail on both these trails. One is a green, one is a blue but they're both very smooth!
video so nice
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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.
Nice video bro.
Ayy thanks Ernest!